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MCC netters fall on the road at NIACC

MASON CITY — The Marshalltown Community College volleyball team fought to the finish in a three-set loss at NIACC on Tuesday night, falling 25-17, 25-10, 25-23. The host Trojans (10-10, 2-4) got a match-high 14 kills from Jocelynn Coleman. NIACC finished with a .239 hitting efficiency and ...

Bobcats bag medals, no trophy

DES MOINES — The Iowa Alliance Conference boys’ golf championship won’t reside in Marshalltown for the first time in a long time. The Bobcats fell by four strokes to Ottumwa on Tuesday at the conference golf meet at A.H. Blank Golf Course in Des Moines, settling for the second place ...

Becht on Witten Man of the Year Watch List

AMES — Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list Tuesday. The award is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership, both on and off the field. Becht is one of the top quarterbacks in the country ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Bobcats split four matches at Roland-Story tourney

STORY CITY — The Marshalltown volleyball team broke even Monday at the Roland-Story Tournament, winning twice and losing twice against non-conference competition. The Bobcats (10-14) played four straight-set matches, losing to Gilbert (21-13, 21-10) and host Roland-Story (21-9, 21-15) while ...

49ers face injury woes with Purdy’s toe and short week

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have little time to focus on the four turnovers, leaky run defense and lack of a pass rush that contributed to their first loss of the season. They have more pressing concerns starting with the health of quarterback Brock Purdy following a 26-21 ...

’Cats scratch out 2 wins in Cedar Falls Tournament

CEDAR FALLS — The Marshalltown volleyball team turned in a 2-3 showing at the Cedar Falls Tournament on Saturday, getting two wins in pool play while falling twice to ranked opponents. The Bobcats (8-12) opened the day with a straight-set sweep of Urbandale, 21-10, 22-20, before falling to ...